Araiyanwala Win Lopiyo Village Cricket Tournament, Chhachhrauli Finish Runners-up
YAMUNANAGAR | PEN OF DEMOCRACY NEWS DESK
A three-day cricket tournament was successfully organised in Lopiyo village from November 8 to 10, with teams from across the region taking part and showcasing their sporting talent. Former Congress chairman Shyam Sunder Batra attended the closing ceremony as the chief guest.
Araiyanwala team secured the first position, while Chhachhrauli finished as the runners-up. Batra presented trophies to the winning and runner-up teams and encouraged the players for their performance.
WINNERS: ARAIYANWALA
RUNNERS-UP: CHHACHHRAULI
TOURNAMENT: NOVEMBER 8–10 | LOPIYO VILLAGE
Addressing the gathering, Batra said sports contribute to the physical and mental development of young people and help strengthen discipline, team spirit and mutual brotherhood. He said sporting events at the village level provide emerging talent with opportunities to develop and move forward.
Batra said rural sports competitions give young people a platform to showcase their abilities while promoting discipline, teamwork and a spirit of togetherness.
He appreciated organiser Bunty Lopiyo and his entire team, describing the organisation of sports competitions in villages as a commendable initiative. Such events, he said, offer young people a positive platform to display their abilities and encourage them to stay away from social evils such as drug abuse by engaging in sports.
The chief guest praised the organisers for creating opportunities for rural players and motivating young people to channel their energy into sports.
Those present on the occasion included Ranbir Numberdar, Komal Rana, Jasbir Rathi, Surender, Vikram Rathi, Dharambir Rathi, Virender Kumar, Vikrant Sheokand, Nassar, Bunty Rana, Vansh Rana, Vishal Sharma, Kunal Sharma, Manas Rathi, Jashan, Om Rana, Navneet, Arvind, Saurabh, Shivam and Rinku, among other prominent residents.
Organiser Bunty Lopiyo thanked chief guest Shyam Sunder Batra and all the guests who attended the event. He also expressed gratitude to the supporters, players and villagers whose cooperation helped make the tournament a success.
The three-day cricket tournament was held in Lopiyo village from November 8 to 10. Araiyanwala emerged as the champion team, while Chhachhrauli secured the runners-up position. Former Congress chairman Shyam Sunder Batra presented trophies at the closing ceremony and underlined the role of village-level sports in encouraging young people, building team spirit and keeping them engaged in positive activities.
